Chapter 241

She was thrilled, her former unshakable confidence flaring back up. Heart racing, Isla Collins wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back without hesitation. The rain was still pouring, but under that storm, with their bodies so close, all the cold seemed to vanish. They were drenched, yet warm from each other's presence. They had no idea how long the kiss lasted. A loud clap of thunder finally snapped them out of it. Quinn Steele came to his senses first. He suddenly pulled away, muttered a hoarse "Sorry," and turned to leave without looking back. Isla touched her lips, still warm from the kiss. Even though he pushed her away, she wasn't upset at all. To her, this was a huge step forward. A man like him, normally so distant, took the initiative to get close-didn't that mean he cared, just a little? Just thinking about it lit up her mood completely. She ran after him, quickening her pace. Though he never once looked back, the moment she slipped and let out a startled yelp, he